Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum

Oğuz Ağyar

doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389

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Anadolu Mandası (Bubalus bubalis) Kolostrumunda Fizikokimyasal Parametreler, Yağ Asitleri ve Minerallerin Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Anadolu Mandası (Bubalus bubalis) kolostrumunun fizikokimyasal parametrelerini, yağ asidi kompozisyonunu ve mineral içeriklerini belirlemektir. Kolostrum, yalnızca yavrulara bağışıklık desteği sağlamakla kalmayıp aynı zamanda besin içeriği açısından zengin ilk besin olması nedeniyle de önemlidir. Bu yüzden Anadolu Mandalarında yapılan kapsamlı ilk öncü çalışma olması yanında, kolostrum besinsel içeriğinin bilinmesinde zootekni, hayvan beslenmesi, sağlığı ve gastronomik açıdan sonraki araştırmalar için bir temel bulgu oluşturması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada, Türkiye’de yetiştirilen Bubalus bubalis türüne ait kolostrum örnekleri kullanılmıştır. Bu türe ait tek yerli ırk Anadolu Mandasıdır. İkinci laktasyonuna başlayan Anadolu Mandası anaçlarının doğumu takip eden 12. saatlerinde kolostrum örnekleri alınmıştır. Fizikokimyasal bileşimleri, yağ asitleri ve mineral elementleri analizi sırasıyla FOSS MilkoScan™ FT-120, Gaz Kromatografisi (GC) ve İndüktif Eşleşmiş Plazma Kütle Spektrofotometresi (ICP-MS) cihazları ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Toplam 27 yağ asidi tanımlanmıştır. Bunlar arasında başlıca yağ asitleri C16:0 (palmitik asit, %31,77), C18:1n9c (oleik asit, %26,60), C14:0 (miristik asit, %13,22) ve C18:0 (stearik asit, %8,76) olup, toplam yağ asitlerinin %80,35’ini oluşturmaktadır. Yağ asidi gruplarının dağılımı doymuş yağ asitleri (ΣSFA, %64,81), tekli doymamış yağ asitleri (ΣMUFA, %30,59) ve çoklu doymamış yağ asitleri (ΣPUFA, %4,61) şeklindedir. Ayrıca sekiz mineral belirlenmiştir: Mn (0,12 ppm), Zn (20,42 ppm), Fe (4,79 ppm), Mg (185,21 ppm), Na (761,59 ppm), K (1206,64 ppm), Ca (587,01 ppm) ve P (1733,05 ppm). Sonuçlar, Anadolu Mandası kolostrumunun yüksek oranda doymuş ve tekli doymamış yağ asitleri ile birlikte önemli düzeyde temel mineraller içerdiğini göstermektedir. Bu bulgular, Anadolu Mandası kolostrumunun yalnızca manda yavrularının büyüme ve sağlığında değil, aynı zamanda insan beslenmesinde de önemli bir potansiyele sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Anadolu Mandası kolostrumunun besinsel profili, fonksiyonel bir gıda kaynağı olarak önemini vurgulamaktadır. Elde edilen veriler, manda kolostrumu ve süt bileşimi üzerine yapılacak gelecekteki çalışmalara temel teşkil edebilir. Özellikle biyoaktif bileşikler, antioksidan özellikler ve insan beslenmesindeki potansiyel uygulamalara yönelik araştırmaların yapılması önerilmektedir.

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Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the physicochemical parameters, fatty acid composition, and mineral contents of Anatolian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) colostrum. Colostrum is important not only as the first secretion that provides immune support for newborns but also as a nutrient-rich food source. Therefore, in addition to being the first pioneering study conducted on Anatolian Water Buffaloes, this research aims to provide fundamental data for future studies in animal science, animal health and nutrition, as well as gastronomic and human nutrition research through a comprehensive evaluation of the nutritional composition of colostrum. Colostrum samples were obtained from Bubalus bubalis bred in Türkiye. The Anatolian Water Buffalo is the only native breed of this species in Turkey. Colostrum samples were collected within 12 hours after parturition from Anatolian Water Buffalo cows at the beginning of their second lactation. Analyses of physicochemical composition, fatty acid profiles, and mineral elements were performed using FOSS MilkoScan™ FT-120, Gas Chromatography (GC), and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), respectively. A total of 27 fatty acids were identified. Among these, the major fatty acids were C16:0 (palmitic acid, 31.77%), C18:1n9c (oleic acid, 26.60%), C14:0 (myristic acid, 13.22%), and C18:0 (stearic acid, 8.76%), accounting for 80.35% of the total fatty acids. The fatty acid groups were distributed as saturated fatty acids (ΣSFA, 64.81%), monounsaturated fatty acids (ΣMUFA, 30.59%), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (ΣPUFA, 4.61%). Eight minerals were determined, including Mn (0.12 ppm), Zn (20.42 ppm), Fe (4.79 ppm), Mg (185.21 ppm), Na (761.59 ppm), K (1206.64 ppm), Ca (587.01 ppm), and P (1733.05 ppm). Discussion: The results revealed that colostrum of the Anatolian Water Buffalo is characterized by a high proportion of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, together with significant levels of essential minerals. These findings suggest that buffalo colostrum has a unique nutritional profile, which may play a critical role not only in the health and growth of buffalo calves but also in supporting human nutrition. The nutritional profile of the Anatolian Water Buffalo colostrum highlights its importance as a functional food source. The obtained data can serve as a basis for future studies on buffalo colostrum and milk composition. Further research focusing on bioactive compounds, antioxidant properties, and potential applications in human nutrition is recommended.

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English

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Zootechny (Other)

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Research Article

Authors

Oğuz Ağyar
0000-0002-6107-8940
Türkiye

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September 20, 2026

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August 17, 2025

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April 26, 2026

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Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

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https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389

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Ağyar, O. (2026). Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication, 257-262. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389

AMA

1.Ağyar O. Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):257-262. doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389

Chicago

Ağyar, Oğuz. 2026. “Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Colostrum”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication: 257-62. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389.

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Ağyar O (September 1, 2026) Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi Advanced Online Publication 257–262.

IEEE

[1]O. Ağyar, “Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum”, KSU J. Agric Nat., no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 257–262, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389.

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Ağyar, Oğuz. “Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Colostrum”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi. Advanced Online Publication (September 1, 2026): 257-262. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389.

JAMA

1.Ağyar O. Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026;:257–262.

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Ağyar, Oğuz. “Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Colostrum”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication, Sept. 2026, pp. 257-62, doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389.

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1.Oğuz Ağyar. Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters, Fatty Acids and Minerals in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colostrum. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026 Sep. 1;(Advanced Online Publication):257-62. doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1767389